Rules of Engagement

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 5, 2007
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
28

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 27
  3. Negative: 19 out of 27
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Critic Reviews

  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    60
    It may be seen as a kinder, gentler, funnier cousin to Fox's bitter " 'Til Death."
  2. Orlando Sentinel
    Reviewed by: Hal Boedeker
    60
    Uneven.
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    60
    Two of the first three episodes [reveal] an assured, risque, semi-cynical air that should dovetail nicely with "Two and a Half Men."
  5. Christian Science Monitor
    50
    Pity Patrick Warburton whose dour delivery is the brightest spot in this half hour. He clearly feels trapped, but not by his marriage.
  6. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    50
    You might not remember to record it every week, but if you stumble upon it, you might stay.
  7. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Gillian Flynn
    42
    Rules is similar to Fox's grimly unamusing comedy 'Til Death, but it has one major advantage: deadpan, rubbery Patrick Warburton.
  8. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    40
    At no point will you feel like scratching your own eyes out rather than sitting through an episode. So there’s that.
  9. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Alessandra Stanley
    40
    It’s not a groundbreaking new series by any means, but it has some redeeming virtues.

Awards & Rankings

94
#94 Best TV Season of 2007
31
#31 Most Discussed TV Season of 2007
13
#13 Most Shared TV Season of 2007

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 121 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 121
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 121
  3. Negative: 20 out of 121
  1. moviefan
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Thank goodness for Metacritic, I love this show, patrick warburton, david spade are hilarious, the critics don't like it because it is not aThank goodness for Metacritic, I love this show, patrick warburton, david spade are hilarious, the critics don't like it because it is not a politically correct sitcom, the males are like grown college men, Spade routinely uses women for nothing more that sex, there is no central character that is gay, many of the jokes are smack downs, insults about girly men, women, etc. I LOVE IT! Obviously the fans have it right, I hope this show rockets up the charts in its 5th season because my old favorite "Two and a half men" stinks without crazy Charlie Sheen, Ashton Kutcher is a wuss!… Full Review »
  2. westonw.
    Mar 8, 2009
    10
    I don't understand why critics hate this show. My second favorite show on TV (second to the office of course). This is the only show on I don't understand why critics hate this show. My second favorite show on TV (second to the office of course). This is the only show on TV that actually makes me laugh out loud.… Full Review »
  3. JessS
    Apr 9, 2007
    10
    I love this show!!! The characters are hilarious and easy to relate to. This is one of the very few shows where I laugh the whole 30 minutes.
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